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August of the same year, closing with the remark that : "Upon cutting with 

 a knife, it will be found unusually white, and firm iu flesh, — very desirable 

 points for preserving or canning." 



In November, 1870, James Draper, of Worcester, Mass., gives his experience 

 with this variety, as follows: "Kentucky (new) I fruited to some extent, and 

 I believe it will become one of the most popular late varieties on the list. 

 Season very late; fruit very large, firm, of the finest quality, and enormously 

 productive; plant vigorous, healthy, and hardy; satisfactory in every partic- 

 ular." 



As early as March, 1872, — and, of course, upon the experience of only the 

 previous two years. Dr. F. M. Hexamer, an extensive grower, of Newcastle, 

 New York, includes it in a list of ten varieties, "as best adapted to the widest 

 extent of territory, and the different systems of cultivations," and for planting 

 especially upon light soils. 



In June, 1872, James Draper, of Mass., again speaks through the Horticult- 

 urist as follows : " The Kentucky is the latest ripening berry that we now 

 have. The fruit is equal in size to the Downing, but not quite as attractive in 

 appearance, being somewhat irregular in shape, and of a dull red color, but it 

 is a heavier bearer, and much superior in quality. For all kinds of soil, and 

 especially for a light sandy one, where many kinds will not flourish, these 

 have given the best of satisfaction, whether grown for home use or the 

 market." 



In his June address before the American Institute Farmer's Club, Dr. Hex- 

 amer says of Kentucky : " On light soils it is excellent. Does not have a high 

 flavor; not as good or as prolific as Boyden's No. 30. It is not quite as late as 

 the Napoleon Third ; a good variety for market or home use." 



In the report of W. F. Heikes to the Montgomery county Horticultural 

 Society of Ohio, heretofore quoted, the Kentucky is also very highly recom- 

 mended for that region. 



I have but little knowledge of its trial or success in Michigan. I received 

 it last year from Mr. Hathaway, together with a number of other varieties, 

 and can only say that the vigor of the plants and the few specimens of the 

 fruit produced the present season (1873) seem to point to the probability of its 

 success ; and I have been led to infer that Mr. Hathaway, from his experience 

 with it, considers it promising. Hermaphrodite. 



The notice and description iu Downing was furnished by the introducer, 

 Mr. Downer not having seen the fruit at that time. 



